At University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, Hons in Astronomy and Astrophysics (HBSc) is offered as a honours degree in Physics & Astronomy programme. The programme runs for 4 years.
At a glance
Degree:Honours Degree
Field:Physics & Astronomy
Duration: 4 years
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Astronomy and Astrophysics is an Honours Bachelor of Science program offered by the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto St. George campus, available as a Major (8.0 credits, including at least 2.0 credits at the 300+ level and 0.5 credits at the 400-level) or Minor, and as a Minor at the University of Toronto Scarborough. The Major provides deep knowledge in astronomy and physics, preparing students for quantitative, problem-solving careers, and is designed to combine with a second major such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Computer Science. Coursework covers stellar astrophysics, planetary systems, observational techniques using telescopes, and topics such as star evolution, dark matter, black holes, and planetary formation. Enrolment in the Major or Minor is open to students who have completed 4.0 credits. The program is identified by OUAC code TPG at St. George and TSP at Scarborough.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six subjects at the 4U/M level, including English. At the University of Toronto Scarborough (OUAC code TSP, Minor only), required courses are English (ENG4U/EAE4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), and Physics (SPH4U). At the St. George campus (OUAC code TPG, Major and Minor), required courses are English (ENG4U/EAE4U) and Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), with Physics (SPH4U) recommended. Enrolment in the Major or Minor is open to students who have completed 4.0 credits.
